Kansas State Wildcats face high expectations as oddsmakers peg them for a nine-win season under new head coach Collin Klein. Can Avery Johnson and an energized roster rise to the challenge in a competitive Big 12, or will roadblocks like Houston, Arizona State, and Oklahoma State threaten to derail their bowl ambitions? Christian Rauh and Jon Grove break down Kansas State’s projected win total, spotlighting key matchups, lingering schedule pitfalls, and what defines success or disappointment in Klein’s pivotal first year. The conversation covers Big 12 rival odds—including Texas Tech’s bold forecast and questions around BYU and Houston—plus insight on conference surprises and bowl eligibility races for rivals Kansas and Iowa State. Will Klein’s Wildcats meet or exceed expectations, or is a season of growing pains ahead? Photo Credit -Evert Nelson - IMAGN
Kansas State Wildcats face high expectations as oddsmakers peg them for a nine-win season under new head coach Collin Klein. Can Avery Johnson and an energized roster rise to the challenge in a competitive Big 12, or will roadblocks like Houston, Arizona State, and Oklahoma State threaten to derail their bowl ambitions? Christian Rauh and Jon Grove break down Kansas State’s projected win total, spotlighting key matchups, lingering schedule pitfalls, and what defines success or disappointment in Klein’s pivotal first year. The conversation covers Big 12 rival odds—including Texas Tech’s bold forecast and questions around BYU and Houston—plus insight on conference surprises and bowl eligibility races for rivals Kansas and Iowa State. Will Klein’s Wildcats meet or exceed expectations, or is a season of growing pains ahead? Photo Credit -Evert Nelson - IMAGN